Workday HCM ERP Implementation Consultant

Workday HCM ERP Implementation Consultant / Higher Education / Cleveland, OH

Our client is a prominent higher education institution. Based out of Cleveland, OH (44115), they are looking to hire a Workday HCM ERP Implementation Consultant on a contract basis (onsite 2–3 days/week).

Are you ready to elevate your career in ERP consulting? Join an innovative academic environment as they embark on a full lifecycle Workday HCM implementation. This high-impact role offers you the chance to partner directly with HR, Payroll, and academic teams, shaping solutions that will modernize campus operations. As a key member of this initiative, you will gain exposure to leading-edge Workday strategies and contribute to transforming higher education business processes — an experience that will enhance your technical expertise and strategic consulting capabilities.

Contract Duration: 12 – 18 Months Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience with Workday HCM configuration and business process frameworks
• Proven experience supporting ERP implementations within higher education environments
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Experience with data migration, integrations, and testing methodologies
• Proficiency with SQL
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage deliverables in a contract environment
  
  

Desired Skills & Experience

• Prior experience with PeopleSoft HCM systems
  
  

What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown

• Workday HCM: Design, configuration, testing, deployment
• Core Modules: Core HCM, Compensation, Talent, Absence
• Data migration, system integration, defect troubleshooting
• SQL
  
  

Daily Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end implementation of Workday HCM
• Assist system design and solution alignment for HR, Payroll, and academic teams
• Recommend best practice configurations
• Data migration, validation, and integration activities
• Develop and execute test plans (unit, integration, UAT)
• Create user documentation and support training
• Provide post-implementation support and system optimization
• Assist Data Center team with PeopleSoft HR troubleshooting as needed
  
  

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance — Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan
  
  

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Posted By: Edward Markert